Lead Manufacturing

OBJECTIVE AND MAIN TASK OF THE FUNCTION

Ensure that Manufacturing activities are performed following appropriate procedures and trainings, with respect to EHS/GMP and QMS compliance while achieving budgeted quantities, yield, and cycle times.

TASKS

Organizational and Human resources tasks:

·       On a weekly and daily basis, organize operator workload in accordance with budgeted quantities and priorities.

·       Provide feedback to Manager on resource needs.

·       Participate in hiring of new employees.

·       Coordinate vacations and absences within the team.

·       Complete performance review with support of the Manager and participate to salary increase processes.

·       Serve as the back-up for other Manufacturing Leads when needed.

Manufacturing Operations:

·       Leading production activities from Tumbling and Final Packaging area following detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

·       Ensure backup of missing Operators of the area.

·       Collaborate and communicate effectively with Manager on yield issues.

·       Update Key Performance Indicators to identify improvement opportunities.

·       Responsible for Inventory management (physical & ERP) in the area.

Quality and GMP Compliance:

·       Ensure the team’s adherence to GMP guidelines, including documentation of all activities in batch records, and/or MES system to maintain product traceability and compliance with regulatory standards.

·       Maintain strict adherence to gowning procedure and other hygienic measures in controlled manufacturing area and/ or in ISO 7 clean room.

·       Give meticulous attention to detail and compliance with quality control processes to ensure all products meet STAAR’s quality standards.

·       Report any potential nonconformity to the Senior Manufacturing Manager.

·       Complete trainings to Quality Management System and other assigned trainings within the required timeframe and ensure appropriate training of Operators of the area.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS):

·       Ensure EHS policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe working environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

·       Maintain a clean and organized work area to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with controlled manufacturing area and/or ISO 7 clean room standards.

Continuous Improvement:

·       Collaborate with quality assurance, engineering, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize manufacturing processes.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

Education:                                          No specific education required

Special Knowledge:                           Very good English skills

Very good German and/or French skills 
Proficient in MS Office (Word, excel, etc.) as well as Skype and other communication tools

Personality:                                        open minded, well organized, able to work in international teams, flexible and autonomous with high service level, good communication skills

Professional Experience:                   5-10 years of working experience in a similar position with team management, ideally in medical device industry.